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Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes for Sweet Summer Bliss

Enjoy these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes, a delightful summer dessert featuring juicy peaches and creamy frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can add deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup milk can use almond or oat milk for dairy-free option
  • 2 large eggs aquafaba can be used as vegan substitute
  • 1 cup peaches fresh peaches preferred, canned peaches must be drained
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese vegan cream cheese can be used
  • 1/2 cup butter substitute with vegan butter if needed
  • 1/4 cup honey maple syrup or agave can be alternatives

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gently mix in the milk and diced peaches until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until smooth.
  7. Spoon the batter into prepared cupcake liners, about two-thirds full, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, and honey until smooth.
  2. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost the tops generously with the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Optionally, drizzle honey glaze over the frosted cupcakes and garnish with additional peach slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh peaches and ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

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